Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Piece of cake!"
  2. 5.Piece of cake
  3. 6.Centers of stars
  4. 7.Like a bar with free drinks
  5. 8.Word repeated during a mic check

DOWN

  1. 1.Run away to get married
  2. 2.Buenos ___, Argentina
  3. 3.Distinctive smell
  4. 4.R.S.V.P. option
  5. 5.Kilt wearer

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Piece of cake!"(EASY)
  2. 5.Piece of cake(SLICE)
  3. 6.Centers of stars(CORES)
  4. 7.Like a bar with free drinks(OPEN)
  5. 8.Word repeated during a mic check(TEST)

DOWN

  1. 1.Run away to get married(ELOPE)
  2. 2.Buenos ___, Argentina(AIRES)
  3. 3.Distinctive smell(SCENT)
  4. 4.R.S.V.P. option(YES)
  5. 5.Kilt wearer(SCOT)

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About the Tuesday, July 14, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is SLICE, answering “Piece of cake.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.